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Tony Corrao is a vocalist born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. His love of music is evident in the passion he delivers with each of his performances. His elegant sense of swing and style will transport you back to the era of high society and sophistication. The Times Square Chronicles said, “Tony Corrao has a gorgeous voice” and called him “a perfect choice for cabaret entertainment
Tony has performed at many top jazz venues in NYC, NJ and Philadelphia with bands ranging in size from an intimate trio to a full 28-piece orchestra.
On June 11, 2015 in Hoboken NJ, Tony competed along with 16 other singers for the coveted title of "Sinatra Idol" during the Frank Sinatra centennial celebration. Tony sang and won 1st place with a relaxed and elegant version of “The Best is Yet To Come"
Tony went on to perform with Hoboken-based Big Band Swingadelic at Swing 46 in NYC, the Stevens Institute and Sinatra Park in Hoboken; The Red Bank Jazz orchestra at the Count Basie Theater and Two River Theater;, The John Colianni Big Band at The Blue Note and at New York City's Jazz Standard in the series, "Sinatra at 100 , From Vegas to New York" with the All Star O’Rourkestra, directed by David O'Rourke
Tony has recently been performing with the John Colianni Big Band at Chris’s Jazz Café, the One More Once Big Band at Main Memorial Park in Clifton NJ and The Jazz Lobsters Big Band at Woodbridge HS. Upcoming events will be announced in the near future!
- Screen name:
- Tony Corrao Sings
- Member since:
- Jun 01 2023
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, etc.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Expert
